Strider Supply Chain Intelligence Subscription

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Grounds has awarded a one-year Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Strider Supply Chain Intelligence Subscription under solicitation number W9128Z26CA009, with a performance period from March 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027. The acquisition is conducted as a sole-source procurement under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) and FAR 16.505(a)(4), justified solely on the unique and highly specialized capabilities of Strider Technologies’ platform, which is the only solution capable of delivering real-time Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risk intelligence to safeguard Army acquisition programs, innovation pathways, and critical supply chains from state-sponsored espionage. The platform automatedly identifies and triages risks among over 450 key entities and personnel, detecting affiliations with adversarial nations through the analysis of public data, supporting initiatives such as FUZE, GTEAD, and JIOP. The contract is executed through the GSA Schedule 47QRAA24D008R and complies with Army regulations requiring procurement via CHESS for commercial IT tools. Performance is to occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with acceptance responsibilities resting entirely with the Government. No pricing data is disclosed, and no formal contract clauses from FAR Part 52 are included, though the acquisition adheres to commercial item procedures and excludes the need for certified cost or pricing data under FAR 15.403-1(b)(3). Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not applicable due to the cloud-based, software-as-a-service nature of the delivery. Special requirements center on continuous automated monitoring of personnel for FOCI risks, data security handling for sensitive intelligence, and strict compliance with mandated acquisition vehicles. No evaluation factors, weights, or scoring criteria are formally documented, with award based on the irreplaceable capability of the vendor. Representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status for Strider Technologies are not provided, though its platform’s functionality inherently supports supply chain risk mitigation requirements under national security frameworks. The contracting point of contact is Lindsay Vierheller, with secondary support from Sesun J Park, and no administrative staff such as COR or COTR are named.